Milestones



SIMS Milestones

2002
2002
Opening of Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies (SIMS), Mumbai – a fully in-house Post Sea Training Commitment of ESM. Value added courses for Chemical, Oil and Gas Tankers introduced.
2004
2004
Installation of a 240 degree Full Mission Bridge Simulator capable of rotation to 360 degree and equipped to simulate different geographical locations of the world (weather & traffic), at SIMS Mumbai

SIMS receives ISO 9001 Certification for training seafarers by DNV, Singapore (maintained till date).
2004
2004
SIMS Mumbai formally inaugurated by Mr. Bob Malone, Chief Executive, BP Shipping Limited.
2004
2004
Engine Room Simulator commissioned at SIMS Mumbai and approval obtained from D G Shipping for Operational and Management Level courses.
2004
2004
Foundation Stone of world class pre-sea training institute, SIMS, Lonavala laid by Shri GS Sahni, then Director-General of Shipping, Govt. of India.
2005
2005
First batch of DNS Course under the aegis of IGNOU commences at SIMS Lonavala (Above group photo of the graduates of the first batch).
2005
2005
First batch of GME Course commences at SIMS Lonavala. The campus is now fully equipped to train future officers in both engine and deck functions (Above group photo of the graduates of the first batch).
2007
2007
SIMS Mumbai receives top grading i.e. Grade I, the highest grade, from CRISIL (a Standard & Poor’s Company) - India's leading Ratings, Research, Risk and Policy Advisory Company.
2007
2007
SIMS , Lonavala Campus inaugurated by Mr. John Ridgway, Deputy CEO & Chief Operating Officer, BP Shipping Ltd.
2007
2007
Inauguration of the unique Ship-in-Campus, an engineering marvel realised by our in-house marine engineers and experts, A giant leap for SIMS in terms of imparting quality on-the-job training.
2008
2008
SIMS Lonavala conferred the prestigious award for Excellence in Architecture for Best Public Building by Indian Institute of Architects.
2010
2010
SIMS awarded with the highest grade “Grade – I - Outstanding” by ICRA Limited (a part of the worldwide Moody Group).
2010
2010
SIMS introduced an in house developed Blended Learning system in its training programme called EPSS – Electronic Performance Support System.
2010
2010
First semester of the 4 year B tech (Marine engineering) course commenced at SIMS, Lonavala. This engineering course, approved by DGS and affiliated to Indian maritime institute, is another addition to the existing Pre-sea training programmes.
2011
2011
Obtained Class NK approvals for – Blended Learning, Ship in Campus in accordance with STCW 95, EPSS (Electronic Performance support system), LPG Tanker Cargo & Ballast Handling Simulator Course and Simulator. SIMS plays a pioneering role in the industry by roping in the most modern technological advancements for enhancing training effectiveness.
2011
2011
Start of courses in SIMS Branches at Field Offices such as Chennai, Chandigarh, Delhi and Cochin.
2013
2013
SIMS installed the most advanced Kongsberg DP Simulator, and started conducting the Basic & Advanced Dynamic Positioning Courses with the approval of The Nautical Institute, UK for the DP – 2 vessels.
2014
2014
SIMS Lonavala awarded ‘Outstanding’ (highest grade of A1) in the first ever Comprehensive Inspection Program (CIP) by DG Shipping – and has continued its A1 recognition since then.
2014
2014
SIMS, Lonavala celebrates graduation of First B. Tech Marine Engineering batch.
2017
2017
In a first, SIMS Alumni Himesh KP receives Chief Engineer Promotion onboard ESM vessels.
2017
2017
Electro-Technical Officers Course, approved by DG Shipping, launched as four-month pre-sea training course.
2018
2018
Hands-On Training for Reefer Containers introduced – A fully operational reefer machinery installed in a 20’ container at SIMS Lonavala to train on topics such as navigation of container ships, container lashing and securing.
2019
2019
SIMS Mumbai awarded ‘Outstanding’ (highest grade of A1) in its maiden Comprehensive Inspection Programme (CIP) audit, conducted by Class NK auditors on behalf of the DG Shipping, and has continued the A1 recognition since then.
2020
2020
SIMS Mumbai launched Operational and Advanced level LNG bunkering courses as per IGF code. The courses meet the standards and competence levels laid down in the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) and is also approved by DNV-GL.
2020
2020
The first-ever ‘Virtual Classroom Training’ with courses specific to navigation, engineering and HSE was launched by SIMS for cadets and seafarers.
2020
2020
SIMS alumni & ESM Chief Engineer Sameer Abdeen becomes the first amongst his peers to join the Technical team in ESM Singapore, as Deputy Technical Superintendent SIMS Alumni & ESM Senior officer Atul Kumar Singh becomes the first Captain to be promoted onboard ESM managed vessel.
2021
2021
SIMS recognized with two patents awarded for its innovation of the Pump Performance Analyser for a Centrifugal Pump and Cargo Tank Washing process by the Indian Intellectual Property, Govt. of India.
2022
2022
A first in India, SIMS Mumbai introduced “Person in Overall Advisory Control” (POAC) training course as part of its pioneering value-added post-sea courses for the maritime community.
2023
2023
SIMS Lonavala & Mumbai continued in sustaining its highest grade of A1 (Outstanding) in the Comprehensive Inspection Programme (CIP) annual audit conducted by the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India (DGS) since 2014 & 2019 respectively.
2024
2024
SIMS is the proud recipient of the Innovation Endorsement Certificate for Products and Solutions from the Japanese classification society ClassNK. The internationally renowned organisation presented the certificate to the SIMS R&D team at a simple ceremony held at their India office in Mumbai on 11th October 2024.